Athletics Weekly

Hi Lee

I think there are things you can do. It depends whether it is the famous names that you want to get hold of or would good coaches but lesser known be useful to you. PM me and maybe I could suggest some avenues to explore

It's always interesting to hear people decide what someone is like from what they've heard others say. I'm like everyone else and make opinions of people from what I see but have sometimes been proved wrong when I've met the person for myself and found out what they are really like. Craig is not as ...

Thanks Eddie. There are no statistics to my knowledge but I do know of excellent coaches of junior international athletes who are worried about this happening to them (if it hasn't already). The rapport between the athlete and coach seems to be something that isn't taken enough account of sometimes ...

Option 3 of Eddie's original post can work but I have a cautionary tale to tell. I have coached Junior international athletes who whilst with me have won international championship medals. I am happy to talk, to do, to many other coaches to get advice and exchange ideas. However I have lost 2 athlet...